The automotive industry has been driven by technology innovation in different parts of the vehicle and this trend will continue to be observed across all major areas such as chassis, powertrain, electronics and safety, among others.
Skittish consumers are a significant factor in the top choices for the most troubled industries in 2007, according to respondents to the Turnaround Management Association's annual Trend Watch poll. Potential homebuyers and U.S. automobile owners seem to be in a "wait-and-see" mode, adding to the current distress in those industries.
Most U.S. households on average have never been better off in the wealth department, Wells Fargo's senior economists said during the company's annual economic forecast teleconference earlier this week. The economists also forecast U.S. economic growth in 2007 despite the current economic slowdown, Federal Reserve interest-rate increases, home price declines, higher oil prices, and the war in Iraq.
The Japanese pharmaceutical market is the second largest in the world, after the USA, accounting for over 10% of the total world market. In 2005, it was valued at around US$66.2 billion (¥7,068 billion) at consumer prices. This is equal to US$517 per capita, one of the highest per capita spending levels in the world.
Thanks to new technology and a very prosperous video games market, the overall toys and games market enjoyed healthy growth in 2005. Infant toys and video games hardware were the most affected by new technology in 2005.
France has one of Europe’s largest telecom markets, and has emerged as a leader in fibre deployment. The country also has a progressive incumbent operator forging ahead with its NeXT strategy to upgrade its infrastructure to an all-IP network, and so keep pace with similar moves in neighbouring Germany, the UK and The Netherlands.
European DIY retailing 2007 analyses the market conditions as average EU sales densities have begun to fall. The report looks at the dynamics, growth trends and drivers, key indicators and provides detailed recommendations.
The global non-life insurance market wrote total gross premiums of $1,335.1 billion in 2005, this representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% for the five-year period spanning 2001-2005.
The global computer hardware market generated total revenues of $366.9 billion in 2005, this representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% for the five-year period spanning 2001-2005.
The NYSE Group, Inc. reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of Dec. 15, 2006, reflecting transactions through Dec. 12, 2006.
